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Maharashtra to establish Innovation City similar to GIFT City: CM Fadnavis

He added that the state is planning to finalise a new startup policy in the next two months, which would be opened to the public for consultation and comments

Maharashtra to set up Innovation City on lines of GIFT City: CM Fadnavis

Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Thursday announced plans to establish an Innovation City in Maharashtra on the lines of Gujarat's GIFT City, underscoring the need for efforts to maintain the state's leadership in India's start-up ecosystem. Speaking at a forum on startups and technology here, he said this initiative would create a hub for technology and innovation, providing fertile ground for start-ups, particularly in emerging areas such as artificial intelligence (AI). The way GIFT City has been created, we aim to develop an Innovation City in Maharashtra at an even faster pace, Fadnavis said. The Gujarat International Finance Tec-City (GIFT City) is India's first International Financial Services Centre under the Special Economic Zone Act. The financial and technology hub between Ahmedabad and Gandhinagar is designed to attract businesses from India and abroad. Highlighting Maharashtra's achievements, Fadnavis said the state is home to over 25,000 start-ups and continues to

IFSCA considers greater flexibility for co-investment opportunities

Proposes allowing creation of special purpose vehicles by fund management entities

Western Sydney University planning to open new campus in Greater Noida

Leading Australian University, Western Sydney University is set to open its campus in India, making it the third Australian university to have a campus in the country.In a post on X, Australian High Commissioner to India, Philip Green shared the announcement.He said, "Another Australian University is coming to India! Excited to see this announcement of @westernsydneyau planning to set up a campus in Greater Noida - this will be the third university campus in India & first in the state of #UttarPradesh."On its official website, Western Sydney University noted that it has been recognised as the world's best higher education institution in 2024 according to Times Higher Education Impact Rankings from 2,152 universities across 125 countries.Notably, the other two Australian universities in India are the University of Wollongong and Deakin which established campuses in the GIFT City, Gujarat.As per the official website of Deakin University, it was noted that it is the first ...

Standard Chartered leads as dollar settlement bank in India's GIFT city

A settlement bank is traditionally responsible for processing trades, dealing with everything from the exchange of payment from buyer to seller and the transfer of securities.

Domestic mutual funds hold the match to GIFT IFSC's listing fire

Mkt players aim to stoke flames of direct listing in financial hub

SBI seeks $1.25 bn in country's largest dollar-denominated loan of 2024

India's top lender is raising the facility for general corporate purposes through its branch at the Gujarat International Finance Tec-City

JPMorgan sets up unit in GIFT city to develop derivative products

The US bank will pitch the products to clients in Asia-Pacific and Europe, in addition to providing support for the offerings developed from the Gujarat International Finance Tec-City, or GIFT City

BS BFSI Summit: 'Investors flock to GIFT City as opportunities open up'

List of banks, asset managers, insurers swells amid growing business opportunities

Panel Discussion: What Gift City offers to banks, insurance firms and asset managers | BFSI Summit

Business Standard BFSI Insight Summit brings together thought leaders from India’s financial landscape, including regulators, leading banks, NBFCs, mutual funds, and insurance companies.

BS BFSI Summit: Why go to Mauritius, come to GIFT City, say fund managers

BS BFSI Summit: As GIFT City gains traction, panellists agreed it is well-positioned to become a key player in international finance, transforming India's role in the global financial landscape

Northern Arc secures $65 mn commitment from global firms for climate fund

NBFC firm Northern Arc on Thursday said it has secured USD 65 million from global development banks for maiden climate fund through its fund management arm, Northern Arc Investments IFSC Trust. The climate fund gets commitment of USD 50 million from the United States International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) and USD 15 million from OeEB, the official Development Bank of the Republic of Austria, Northern Arc said in a statement. Located in Gujarat International Finance Tec-City (GIFT City), the climate fund will extend debt financing to growth-stage companies operating in sectors such as commercial, industrial, and residential solar energy, energy efficiency, green buildings and materials, e-mobility, and sustainable agriculture, it said. Additionally, it will focus on businesses innovating in the circular economy, water segment and adaptation technologies that seek to reduce environmental impact and promote long-term resilience, it said. The fund aligns with India's broad

Irish tax perks under I-T lens: What it means for aircraft leasing?

The I-T department's scrutiny stems from notices issued to the offshore firms, asserting that their primary motivation for operating from Ireland is to evade taxation on operating lease rentals

Not just foreign cos, Indian corporations also jumping on the GCC bandwagon

In the last four years, large Indian conglomerates like the Reliance Industries, the Adani Group, Dr Reddy's Laboratories (DRL), and Bank of Baroda have established GCCs locally

Cognizant announces plans to establish techfin centre at GIFT City in 2025

Global tech firm Cognizant on Monday announced its plans to establish a 'techfin centre' at Gujarat International Finance Tec-City (GIFT City), Gandhinagar. The new facility, set to launch in February 2025, will serve as a strategic hub for delivering advanced technology solutions for clients in the banking, financial services, and insurance (BFSI) industries, the company said in a statement. The centre will initially house 500 associates, with plans to scale up to 2,000 employees over the next three years, it said. Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel said Cognizant's new centre in GIFT City reflects the state's ability to attract world-class enterprises and provide a robust environment for innovation and growth. "GIFT City's state-of-the-art infrastructure, business-friendly policies, and strategic location are key drivers in shaping it into a global financial and technology hub. We remain committed to further strengthening this ecosystem, ensuring that GIFT City continues to p

Australian university to start its courses at GIFT City from November

The University of Wollongong (UOW) will be one of the first Australian universities to start courses at GIFT City of Gujarat from November, it said on Tuesday. It will start post-graduate courses with intake of 50 students each in courses including Master of Computing (Data Analytics), Graduate Certificate in Computing, Master of Financial Technology, extended Master of Financial Technology, and Graduate Certificate in Financial Technology, said Executive Director, Global Student Recruitment, UOW, Kath McCollim. It has introduced "inaugural scholarship" offering financial benefits to students enrolling in Computing and Financial Technology programs, he said. UOW India has also partnered with IBM whereby students will gain access to IBM's Innovation Centre for Education (ICE). Gujarat International Finance Tec-City or GIFT City is a business district under development in Gandhinagar district.

Star Health to collaborate with foreign insurers for inward reinsurance

The agency force accounts for nearly 80 per cent of the health insurer's overall business

IFSCA releases final norms for Gift City listings, sets IPO eligibility

Includes norms for already listed companies to explore the avenue, though subject to norms from other regulators

IndiaFirst Life becomes 1st Indian life insurer to start ops in GIFT City

IndiaFirst Life has become the first Indian life insurer to commence operations in Gujarat International Finance Tec City (GIFT City), the company said in a release on Wednesday. The company inaugurated its IFSC Insurance Office (IIO) at the country's international financial gateway on Wednesday, it said. Speaking on the occasion, Managing Director and CEO, IndiaFirst Life, Rushabh Gandhi, said, "We are delighted to be the first Indian life insurance company to commence operations in GIFT City IFSC. Our IIO will offer foreign currency-denominated life insurance solutions to international customers of our partner banks and our preferred broker partners". IndiaFirst Life's IIO will have a dedicated team involving specialists who will cater to the needs of GIFT City's global audience, said the release, adding that the company offers a specially designed ULIP product for global Indians -- IndiaFirst Life Wealth Wise plan. This US dollar denominated plan is ideal for international ...

'Domestic family offices not stopped from setting up funds in GIFT City'

The clarification comes in the wake of a recent debate on social media claiming that Indian regulators have stopped allowing local family offices to set up investment funds in its new finance hub